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If you find yourself in Lanzhou for a few days, be sure to check out the oldest standing building in China, a pretty awesome pagoda set on the side of a picturesque hill, a “majestic” wetlands area, and the world’s largest waterwheel park! Read more>>
Dean Butterworth, who has previously drummed for the famous British band Morrissey and currently drums for American rock band Good Charlotte, will perform in Lanzhou on May 28th. This performance is part of his 2012 Asian Drum Clinic Tour which will see him travelling to various cities in China, Singapore and Indonesia. Price: free but must obtain tickets from Wuzhi Qinghang (舞指琴行) located at 468 Nanchang Lu, Chengguan District – 50 metres west of Huayu Hotel; (call 0931 8266 626/139... Read more>>
Archeological records indicate that the first humans began to settle around the ancient city of Lanzhou about 5,000 years ago. It was established as a prefecture during the Western Han Dynasty, and named Jincheng, or "strong fort". The city received its existing name during the early years of the Sui Dynasty, and in 1666, during the reign of Qing Dynasty Emperor Kangxi, it was made capital of Gansu Province. Its favorable geographical...Read more>>
Situated as it is in the center of the province, Lanzhou is the transportation hub of Gansu. Thus it is accessible by extensive road and rail links that radiate in all directions. Its five national highways include Highways 109, 212, 213, 310 and 312. It is also traversed by the Tianshui-Beidao and Xining-Lanzhou expressways. The Lanzhou-Urumqi, Baotou-Lanzhou, Longhai (Lianyungang-Lanzhou), and Lanzhou-Xining trunk railway lines all intersect...Read more>>
